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NEW MEXICO CONTRACTOR'S 2026 EXAM
BANK ALL COMPLETE (343) CURRENT
TESTING QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
CONTRACTOR'S
Prepare for the New Mexico Contractor's Exam with this concise
study resource covering construction regulations, licensing
requirements, and contractor responsibilities. It reinforces key
industry concepts and includes exam-style questions to support
preparation. Designed to improve knowledge and test readiness.
Suitable for individuals preparing for contractor licensing exams
in New Mexico.
Saturate the wall with clean water and flush away all loose
mortar and dirt. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... What is a step in
acid cleaning dark brick?
All joints are completely filled with mortar or grout. At least
75% of the net area of an ASTM C90 solid unit is solid
concrete. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... What are the
characteristics of a solid masonry wall?
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Laying block too close to the line (crowding) should be
avoided. Stay a line width (1/16") away from the line so you
do not risk moving the line, which would destroy its
usefulness as a reference guide. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
What should be avoided when using a mason's line?
Lay concrete blocks with their thicker edge of the face shell
up to provide a wider mortar bed. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
What is a trade tip for laying the corner block?
Continuous vertical joints built into concrete masonry walls.
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... What are control joints with
regard concrete block wall?
With caulking compound after the mortar has been raked
out to a depth of 3/4". ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... How
should control joints sealed?
The same width as other joints. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Control joints should be what width?
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The supporting structure in the veneer wall. ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... When not loadbearing, what is completed
prior to attaching the veneer wall?
5/8 inch ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Wire ties on loadbearing
walls must be embedded how far into a bed joint from the air
space?
5/8 inch ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... When using wire ties on
loadbearing walls, how much cover of mortar is needed on
the exposed face?
It must penetrate to at least half of the veneer thickness. ✓
✓ ...... ANSWER ....... How far must corrugated ties
penetrate the veneer thickness?
5/8 inch ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... How much mortar cover
for a corrugated tie?
Provide for movement in the same plane as the slab or wall
is positioned. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... What does a
control joint do?
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A prefabricated swimming pool that is less than 24 inches
deep. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... What is an example work
that is exempt from needing a permit?
Acceptable to the building official. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
In the IRC what does the term approved mean?
A material, device or construction installed to restrict the
movement of air within open spaces of concealed areas of
building components such as crawl spaces, floor-ceiling
assemblies, roof-ceiling assemblies and attics. ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... What is a draft stop?
Building materials or materials approved for use as
fireblocking, installed to resist the free passage of flame to
other areas of the building through concealed spaces. ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Define fireblocking.
30 inches. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Parapets for
townhomes, if the roof surface adjacent to the wall or walls
NEW MEXICO CONTRACTOR'S 2026 EXAM
BANK ALL COMPLETE (343) CURRENT
TESTING QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
CONTRACTOR'S
Prepare for the New Mexico Contractor's Exam with this concise
study resource covering construction regulations, licensing
requirements, and contractor responsibilities. It reinforces key
industry concepts and includes exam-style questions to support
preparation. Designed to improve knowledge and test readiness.
Suitable for individuals preparing for contractor licensing exams
in New Mexico.
Saturate the wall with clean water and flush away all loose
mortar and dirt. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... What is a step in
acid cleaning dark brick?
All joints are completely filled with mortar or grout. At least
75% of the net area of an ASTM C90 solid unit is solid
concrete. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... What are the
characteristics of a solid masonry wall?
, Page 2 of 71
Laying block too close to the line (crowding) should be
avoided. Stay a line width (1/16") away from the line so you
do not risk moving the line, which would destroy its
usefulness as a reference guide. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
What should be avoided when using a mason's line?
Lay concrete blocks with their thicker edge of the face shell
up to provide a wider mortar bed. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
What is a trade tip for laying the corner block?
Continuous vertical joints built into concrete masonry walls.
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... What are control joints with
regard concrete block wall?
With caulking compound after the mortar has been raked
out to a depth of 3/4". ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... How
should control joints sealed?
The same width as other joints. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Control joints should be what width?
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The supporting structure in the veneer wall. ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... When not loadbearing, what is completed
prior to attaching the veneer wall?
5/8 inch ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Wire ties on loadbearing
walls must be embedded how far into a bed joint from the air
space?
5/8 inch ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... When using wire ties on
loadbearing walls, how much cover of mortar is needed on
the exposed face?
It must penetrate to at least half of the veneer thickness. ✓
✓ ...... ANSWER ....... How far must corrugated ties
penetrate the veneer thickness?
5/8 inch ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... How much mortar cover
for a corrugated tie?
Provide for movement in the same plane as the slab or wall
is positioned. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... What does a
control joint do?
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A prefabricated swimming pool that is less than 24 inches
deep. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... What is an example work
that is exempt from needing a permit?
Acceptable to the building official. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
In the IRC what does the term approved mean?
A material, device or construction installed to restrict the
movement of air within open spaces of concealed areas of
building components such as crawl spaces, floor-ceiling
assemblies, roof-ceiling assemblies and attics. ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... What is a draft stop?
Building materials or materials approved for use as
fireblocking, installed to resist the free passage of flame to
other areas of the building through concealed spaces. ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Define fireblocking.
30 inches. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Parapets for
townhomes, if the roof surface adjacent to the wall or walls
